Men in the Classroom

In a field that is predominantly female, finding men in elementary school classrooms is a rarity. That's why when I'm asked if a father can come in to do the assisting shift for their family, or simply spend the day with us, I say, "Please do!"

Fathers in schools provide positive male role models in a setting that often lacks them. The effect of having a man in a classroom is powerful. When a guy comes in to read or do a special project, the impact is exponentially greater than when the females do it, partly because of the novelty factor, but also because the male energy they bring in offers such a nice balance.